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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 14, 2012 11:56:46 GMT 12
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 14, 2012 12:19:53 GMT 12
Are you thinking of buying a second one, Dazza? ;D
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 14, 2012 13:17:37 GMT 12
Are you thinking of buying a second one, Dazza? ;D Don't laugh the answer is a definite YES. Any ideas how much she would cost to ship to Aussie? |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 14, 2012 13:45:11 GMT 12
Around $150, I reckon.
Just book it in on Jetstar as a passenger named M. Irage, and make sure you tick the wheelchair box on the website. ;D
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Post by Dave.K on Jan 14, 2012 14:53:51 GMT 12
It's got long range tanks Darren, just ride the back of a good high and you'll get there.
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 14, 2012 15:19:26 GMT 12
Ha ha ha ;D Got a laugh. But seriously, any ideas for shipping?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 14, 2012 21:53:57 GMT 12
Are you moving back there Darren or do you want one for when you're here and one for when you're there?
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 15, 2012 10:16:39 GMT 12
Are you moving back there Darren or do you want one for when you're here and one for when you're there? Good guess Dave. I am not going anywhere  For those interested someone who used to work at the former Micro Aviation who has many dealings with shipping aircraft has told me about 1k to get it there. Not too bad  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 15, 2012 13:47:44 GMT 12
Can they not build them in Aussie? Not enough infrastructure?  |
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 15, 2012 14:40:15 GMT 12
Can they not build them in Aussie? Not enough infrastructure? You trying to get a rise? They are an American aircraft. Not many in NZ at all (I think 5 of us). They are incredibly fun to fly |
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Post by Andy Wright on Jan 15, 2012 20:15:53 GMT 12
Not enough infrastructure? Nah, shortage of duct tape... |
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 16, 2012 15:03:41 GMT 12
Not enough infrastructure? Nah, shortage of duct tape... And cable ties are my second best friend! ;D |
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Post by efliernz on Jan 17, 2012 8:04:24 GMT 12
I'd suggest loading into a shipping container... but you want it to get there I guess... Pete |
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Post by mumbles on Jan 17, 2012 9:24:29 GMT 12
Just out of curiosity what hoops are needed to be jumped through to legally fly one of these in NZ, both for pilot and machine? Interesting sales category that. Noted the Thunder Mustang is for sale, as well as another Strikemaster, and another aircraft I am familiar with (if you count throwing up in the back while circling over Lake Wanaka as 'familiar') ;D |
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Post by Darren Masters on Jan 17, 2012 16:08:55 GMT 12
Just out of curiosity what hoops are needed to be jumped through to legally fly one of these in NZ, both for pilot and machine? Interesting sales category that. Noted the Thunder Mustang is for sale, as well as another Strikemaster, and another aircraft I am familiar with (if you count throwing up in the back while circling over Lake Wanaka as 'familiar') ;D Hey mate you will need a microlight pilots licence. That could take you anything from 5 to 20hrs to solo (same as GA). I went from GA to these machines (the opposite of most) but I do still keep my GA/aero current. Many folks are under the impression you don't even need a licence to fly microlights. Totally wrong and I tell you these machines are way trickier than GA stuff. If you don't learn to fly one of these things properly it will kill you. There is no doubt about that. Think low performance and very high drag. |
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Post by lurker on Feb 19, 2012 16:01:07 GMT 12
Something like that stuttered past my house couple of mornings back headed for the pointy bit.
Much the same track as light aircraft seem to use heading Norfolk, so possibly on his way?
Didn't see him return so he must've made it.
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For those interested someone who used to work at the former Micro Aviation who has many dealings with shipping aircraft has told me about 1k to get it there. Not too bad 
